What Assessment Finding Supports a Diagnosis of Anorexia Rather Than

question 18

Multiple Choice

What assessment finding supports a diagnosis of anorexia rather than bulimia?

• A) Body weight near normal for height
• B) Fluid and electrolyte imbalances are present
• C) Engages in strenuous exercise daily
• D) Eating disorder begin at age 14

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Definitions:

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy for managing stress that involves directly confronting a problem and working to resolve it.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A strategy for managing stress by regulating one’s emotional response to stressors rather than confronting the stressors themselves.

Caloric Restriction

A dietary regimen that reduces calorie intake without causing malnutrition, often studied for its effects on longevity and health.

Malnutrition

A condition resulting from not consuming enough nutrients from food, leading to health problems like stunted growth, weakened immunity, and organ dysfunction.